What is the Population of Liberia?

The flag of Liberia is composed of eleven equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue square bearing a five-pointed white star is superimposed in the canton.
Population of Liberia 5,248,621

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Liberia has a population of approximately 5,248,621 people, making it the 125th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 111,369 km², the population density is roughly 47 people per km².

Population5,248,621
Population rank125th of 196
Share of world population0.07%
Area111,369 km²
Population density47 / km²
DemonymLiberian

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Population of Liberia — FAQ

What is the population of Liberia?

The population of Liberia is approximately 5,248,621 (5.2 million) based on the latest available data.

What is the population of Liberia in 2026?

As of 2026, the estimated population of Liberia is approximately 5,248,621 people. Liberia is the 125th most populated country in our dataset.

How many people live in Liberia?

Approximately 5,248,621 people live in Liberia, making it the 125th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.

How does Liberia rank by population?

Liberia is the 125th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.

What is the population density of Liberia?

Liberia has a population density of roughly 47 people per km², based on a land area of 111,369 km².

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